the way you speak about books is so COOL you definitely have a way with words, and I love how you use books as a vehicle to share really interesting ideas and theses, like the idea that love happens in the indirect spaces, I had never thought of that and it is really thought-provoking... I really feel like you're bringing something fresh to booktube, please keep making videos like this! also your appartment looks sooo cute
I read Acts of Desperation in 2021 when I wasn't fully into my reading and I feel like I enjoyed it but having heard you speak about it, I HAVE TO PICK IT BACK UP! I completely agree about love stories in books. I really enjoy a realistic love story. After The Winter sounds very intriguing.
Book timing is such a real thing! Did you find you flew through it on your first read? And it was a really fascinating one! Nettel always delivers on the thought-provoking fromt
Ahhh let me know if you do end up picking it up! There were definitely juicy dynamic plays (among many many other absurd things hahah) to snuggle up into in that one!
I feel like we all lowkey were triggered by this one. Comforting to know we all have shared this singular experience though lmao. Nothing new under the sun 😂
Your description of the Nettel has me intrigued! I also feel like I now need to pick up The Pisces and Acts of Desperation immediately. As far as the Levy, you might vibe with Real Estate better as far as nonfiction but I also think her fiction is better. I’m still swooning over Swimming Home and I read it last year.
Nettel is a fascinating writer, shes definitely worth the study because every single thing Ive read from her has been soooo vastly different! And I def want to try her fiction, Im going to prioritize swimming home sooooon!
Aw this is so sweet, thank you Benjamin! And Pew is a must. Loveeee what Lacey explored in that! Also saw you were contemplating The Pisces? Consider this very gentle peer pressure haha. Do itttt!
Omgosh, does it?!! Im scared to read the synopsis of the new book (and im also so scared to be let down by it 😂) but Im going into it with full faith. In Nolan we trust
ok i bought the pisces secondhand a few years ago and then decluttered it because i lost interest and now my interest is peaked again LMAO will be checking it out from the library!!
YAAASSS kat stans the fish sex!!! so glad you enjoyed it. also need to pick up Pew! sounds fascinating! i was curious about Autobiography of X by her, but the length was too daunting haha so might go with this one!
She was awful and I LOVED it! And definitely curious to hear your thoughts on Pew if you decide to pick that one up! Ive heard a ton of mixed things about autobiography of x too, so this might be a good start point!
If you want to start with Nettel, would deffff recommend Still Born by her as a starting place! Based on all her books, this one was one of my least favs (still great and really fascinating in what it explored) but yeah. Still Born is a mind bend!
@katsfieldnotes I've spent my day watching ALL of your videos and writing down the books that I want to read. I'm all caught up! I will read the one that you recommended. Thank you 😊
I read Acts of Desperation last year and didn't really enjoy it.. the protagonist pissed me off so much.. I just couldn't accept how she let herself treated so bad by him.. I know that's the point of the story but it just pissed me off :D I got the pisces today in the mail and I'm so excited for it since you posted it on your instagram story! I've heard from it before and was intrigued by it but you really pushed me to buy it and I fucking can not wait to read it on my holidays!! Sending you love from Berlin
Hahaha I definitely see how you could have gotten frustated with her. I think she was frustrated with herself too! There was a level of self awareness but also passivity which was infuriating (but also helllla interesting to me lol!) and AHHHH! I hope you enjoy the pisces it was absurd and infuriating and wonderful 😂
the way you speak about books is so COOL you definitely have a way with words, and I love how you use books as a vehicle to share really interesting ideas and theses, like the idea that love happens in the indirect spaces, I had never thought of that and it is really thought-provoking... I really feel like you're bringing something fresh to booktube, please keep making videos like this! also your appartment looks sooo cute
Thank you so much Francisca 🥹 comments like this are so sweet and always make my day! And haha the apartment is almost done! Its been a long project!
I just LOVE your literary taste! I always add your recs to my list. Definitely prioritizing Acts of Desperation and The Pisces!
Aw thank you sweets! I hope you enjoy both of them if you get around to them!!
I read Acts of Desperation in 2021 when I wasn't fully into my reading and I feel like I enjoyed it but having heard you speak about it, I HAVE TO PICK IT BACK UP!
I completely agree about love stories in books. I really enjoy a realistic love story. After The Winter sounds very intriguing.
Book timing is such a real thing! Did you find you flew through it on your first read? And it was a really fascinating one! Nettel always delivers on the thought-provoking fromt
@@katsfieldnotes I did fly through it! But I can't actually remember all that much from it by now so I definitely want to revisit it.
Okay, you may have peaked my interest in The Pisces - the idea of playing with power dynamics in a relationship is always fascinating to me 🤔
Ahhh let me know if you do end up picking it up! There were definitely juicy dynamic plays (among many many other absurd things hahah) to snuggle up into in that one!
I always enjoy your recs. It’s not the same old, same old that everyone else is reading 🤎
Aww thank you for watching, Elle! ☺️♥️♥️♥️
oy I read Acts of Desperation at a very desperate time in my life and it STUNG. love yr description of it. definitely an obsessive read for me too
I feel like we all lowkey were triggered by this one. Comforting to know we all have shared this singular experience though lmao. Nothing new under the sun 😂
@@katsfieldnotes we are all walking tropes 🐙
Your description of the Nettel has me intrigued! I also feel like I now need to pick up The Pisces and Acts of Desperation immediately. As far as the Levy, you might vibe with Real Estate better as far as nonfiction but I also think her fiction is better. I’m still swooning over Swimming Home and I read it last year.
Nettel is a fascinating writer, shes definitely worth the study because every single thing Ive read from her has been soooo vastly different! And I def want to try her fiction, Im going to prioritize swimming home sooooon!
Kat I absolutely loved this video. You are so well spoken, it’s inspiring. I need to get to Pew, I feel like I would like the themes it explores.
Aw this is so sweet, thank you Benjamin! And Pew is a must. Loveeee what Lacey explored in that! Also saw you were contemplating The Pisces? Consider this very gentle peer pressure haha. Do itttt!
i'm very intrigued by megan nolan's new book but it seems so different from her first! (also unrelated but your hair looks amazing)
Omgosh, does it?!! Im scared to read the synopsis of the new book (and im also so scared to be let down by it 😂) but Im going into it with full faith. In Nolan we trust
(And aw, thank you!)
Omg acts of desperation in the catskills?! Sounds like something *i’d* wanna do 😂❤ and I might!
Ernaux-Rooney baby!!!!
You speak so beautifully about Pew! I appreciate how much u appreciate it
~nothing gold can stay~ ❤ yess to more realistic love stories!
Ahhh fack Esteban!!
Your anxious attachment style edits have me 😂😂😂😂
ok i bought the pisces secondhand a few years ago and then decluttered it because i lost interest and now my interest is peaked again LMAO will be checking it out from the library!!
Hahahahha that ALWAYS happens to me so dont feel bad! Its a perfect library book tho, enjoy the romp on loan 😂
Agh Acts of Desperation is everything!! You spoke about it perfectly
A lose track of time and space kinda book if there ever was one!
Fun!! I’ve been meaning to get to the Pisces and Death Valley (when that one comes out later this year!!)
Such a fun, wild, ridiculous book haha ( Ive seen people be disappointed in Death Valley, curious if youll feel the same!)
YAAASSS kat stans the fish sex!!! so glad you enjoyed it.
also need to pick up Pew! sounds fascinating! i was curious about Autobiography of X by her, but the length was too daunting haha so might go with this one!
She was awful and I LOVED it! And definitely curious to hear your thoughts on Pew if you decide to pick that one up! Ive heard a ton of mixed things about autobiography of x too, so this might be a good start point!
@@katsfieldnotes perf! exactly what i wanted to hear haha. yes, Pew def seems more doable!
After the Winter...hmmm. I'm going to have to check this one out. Thx
If you want to start with Nettel, would deffff recommend Still Born by her as a starting place! Based on all her books, this one was one of my least favs (still great and really fascinating in what it explored) but yeah. Still Born is a mind bend!
@katsfieldnotes I've spent my day watching ALL of your videos and writing down the books that I want to read. I'm all caught up! I will read the one that you recommended. Thank you 😊
The Pisces sounds really fui definetely adding to my TBR!
The character is awfullllll in a sort of hysterical but i should not be laughing kind of way! A romp for sure!!!
I read Acts of Desperation last year and didn't really enjoy it.. the protagonist pissed me off so much.. I just couldn't accept how she let herself treated so bad by him.. I know that's the point of the story but it just pissed me off :D I got the pisces today in the mail and I'm so excited for it since you posted it on your instagram story! I've heard from it before and was intrigued by it but you really pushed me to buy it and I fucking can not wait to read it on my holidays!! Sending you love from Berlin
Hahaha I definitely see how you could have gotten frustated with her. I think she was frustrated with herself too! There was a level of self awareness but also passivity which was infuriating (but also helllla interesting to me lol!) and AHHHH! I hope you enjoy the pisces it was absurd and infuriating and wonderful 😂
And Berlin! Wow wow! Sending hugs!
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ooooh annie & rooney baby?? okay!!!!
damn okay i need to read acts of desperation asap
when i read pew, i thought that it was giving midsommar vibes at one point!
ugh loved listening to you talk about after the winter. completely agree w not necessarily looking for a happy ending in romance
lmao me the whole time hearing you talk about the pisces 👀